On February 1, 2014, Patlansky opened for Bruce Springsteen at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg in front of 64,000 people. Springstein was among a crowd of musicians watching Dan’s set from stage side, including Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello.

Patlansky’s single Backbite is being playlisted on Planet Rock Radio, the UK’s biggest classic rock music radio station.

He has been confirmed as special guest on Joe Satriani’s November UK tour.